The first batch of performers for the upcoming GRAMMY Awards were announced today and the ‘Peas will be taking the stage during the January 31 show.

Other announced acts include Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Lady Antebellum, and Maxwell.

The show will air live on CBS.

The Black Eyed Peas announce an additional date in London on May 27th at The O2 Arena on their eagerly awaited THE E.N.D World Tour. Last week The Black Eyed Peas were the talk of the town when they projected images onto London landmarks including Big Ben and Marble Arch narrowly escaping arrest by the Police. On Friday December 18th, 25 dancers performed unannounced in the streets of London dressed in green cat-suits, bringing Christmas shoppers to a standstill in Covent Garden, Piccadilly Circus and Oxford Circus.

I know I’m a few days late. Had a lot going on here! That’s also why there have been quite a few updates tonight. Anyway, better late than never, right?

Watch Fergie’s interview from Live w/ Regis & Kelly on Tuesday.

The motion picture soundtrack to Fergie’s new movie, NINE, is in stores now! She contributes two solo songs to the album titled “Be Italian” and “Quando Quando Quando” and, as usual, sounds amazing! Be sure to purchase a copy to support Fergie! As I understand, the album is currently only available online.

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When the Black Eyed Peas commit to tour, they really commit! They go everywhere and their tours can take up to a full calendar year!

So, after the announcement of their US/North American tour, they have released the dates for the UK leg of their tour.

May 5 – London, O2 arena
May 5 – London, indigo2 at The O2 (aftershow party)
May 6 – London, O2 arena
May 6 – London, indigo2 at The O2 (aftershow party)
May 8 – Birmingham, LG Arena
May 8 – Birmingham, O2 Academy (aftershow party)
May 23 – Manchester, M.E.N Arena
May 23 – Manchester, PURE (aftershow party)

Tickets go on sale this Friday, December 18th.

Fergie will stop by Live w/ Regis & Kelly on Tuesday morning for a visit and interview. Since NINE is about to come out, I’m sure the bulk of the interview will be to promote her movie.

Visit the show website for more and check your local listings for when it airs in your market. Live w/ Regis & Kelly does not come on at the same time/station nationwide!

Check out a few pics of Fergie (and husband Josh Duhamel) at the Los Angeles premiere of her new movie, NINE. (Credit: SP)

As the calendar year 2009 comes to a close, “Best of…” list are beginning to come out. Apple has just released its “best” and “best-selling” lists on iTunes.

At the top of the best-selling single of the year list were the ‘Peas with “Boom Boom Pow”. They also came in at #4 in that same list with “I Gotta Feeling”.

In the best-selling albums category, The E.N.D. came in at #10 for the year.

Dick Clark’s annual “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” television spectacular is getting bigger.

ABC announced on Monday that the event, which will return for it’s 38th consecutive year on December 31, will have a host of performers and a new guest host as part of its line up.

Joining the TV legend and its current host, Ryan Seacrest, will be performers The Black Eyed Peas, teen sensation Justin Bieber, soul crooner Robin Thicke, Keri Hilson, Selena Gomez and Orianthi.

Peas femme fatale Fergie will serve as the show’s West Coast host from Las Vegas and the performers announced on Monday will play from Sin City.

Performers from the Times Square broadcast – where Ryan will be situated – will be announced at a later date, ABC said.

“Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2010” will kick off at 10 PM EST on Thursday December 31 on ABC.

The ‘Peas did a live set for Walmart as part of their “Soundcheck” series. They performed “Let The Beat Rock”, “Let’s Get It Started”, “Pump It”, “My Humps”, and “Boom Boom Pow”, as well as an interview.

Watch the full show using the following link: http://soundcheck.walmart.com/black-eyed-peas.

I’ll do a little liveblogging here, since I have nothing to do!

LL Cool J is starting the show with a little freestyle rap that is shouting out & sampling would-be nominees. I like it! Let’s go!

BEP are the first to perform. It’s “I Gotta Feeling”.

‘Song of the Year’ Nominations – goes to the songwriter and not the performer, unless performer contributed to the writing of the song: “Poker Face” – Lady Gaga, “Pretty Wings” – Maxwell, “Single Ladies” – Beyonce, “Use Somebody” – Kings of Leon, “You Belong With Me” – Taylor Swift

Sugarland is performing now. I loved the song they performed at the GRAMMY’s earlier this year. Should have been pushed at pop radio.

‘Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals’ Nominations – “I Gotta Feeling” – Black Eyed Peas, “We Weren’t Born To Follow” – Bon Jovi, “Never Say Never” – The Fray, “Sara Smile” – Daryl Hall & John Oates, “Kids” – MGMT

Nick Jonas & the Administration are performing now. Introduced by his brothers.

Maxwell is performing a Michael Jackson tribute.

Katy Perry is announcing the ‘Best Rock Album’ Nominations – Black Ice by ACDC, Live From Madison Square Garden by Eric Capton & Steve Winwood, 21st Century Breakdown by Green Day 21, Big Whiskey And The Groogrux King by Dave Matthews Band, No Line On The Horizon by U2

T-Pain announcing ‘Best Rap Solo Performance’ Nominations – “Best I Ever Had” – Drake, “Beautiful” – Eminem, “D.O.A.” – Jay-Z, “Day ‘N’ Nite” – Kid Cudi, “Casa Bey” – Mos Def

Interviewed Drake and congratulated him on his 1st GRAMMY nomination.

Dwight Yoakim is announcing ‘Best Country Performance by Duo or Group with vocals’ Nominations – “Cowgirls Don’t Cry” – Brooks & Dunn, “Chicken Fried” – Zac Brown Band, “I Run To You” – Lady Antebellum, “Here Comes Goodbye” – Rascal Flats, “It Happens” – Sugarland

LL is now interviewing Sugarland on their nomination.

Smokey Robinson and Ringo Starr are up to announce 2 categories:

‘Record of the Year’ Nominations – “Halo” – Beyonce, “I Gotta Feeling” – Black Eyed Peas, “Use Somebody” – Kings of Leon, “Poker Face” – Lady Gaga, “You Belong With Me” – Taylor Swift

‘Album of the Year’ Nominations – I Am…Sasha Fierce by Beyonce, The E.N.D. by Black Eyed Peas, The Fame by Lady Gaga, Big Whiskey And The Groogrux King by Dave Matthews Band, Fearless by Taylor Swift

Just announced that BEP have a total of 6 nominations! Wow! They’re closing the special with another performance! View the complete nominations here.

BEP’s nominations include: Best Short Form Music Video (“Boom Boom Pow”), Record Of The Year (“I Gotta Feeling”), Album Of The Year (The E.N.D.), Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals (“I Gotta Feeling”), Best Pop Vocal Album (The E.N.D.), Best Dance Recording (“Boom Boom Pow”)